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Included in the package:

Travel guide speaks Downhill Ski Zodiac Cruises Lectures Bird watching Guided Zodiac landings Guided hikes & trekking All scheduled landings & excursions Welcome briefing

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Full board Vegetarian okay, vegan and intolerance only after consultation.

Husky Tour Requirements:

Very good physical fitness & knowledge Age 18+

Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen - Ski & Sail

Sailing expedition from Longyearbyen with daily ski mountaineering in selected areas of West Spitsbergen.

On this trip of 8 days/7 nights aboard s/v Rembrandt van Rijn you combine sailing and ski mountaineering in Spitsbergen, with daily ascents and descents in alpine, snow covered terrain.

Tour ID: 1830757 in Spitzbergen, Arctic, Svalbard Archipelago, Arctic Ocean, Arctic Circle ●●●●● 160 Reviews

8 days / 7 nights

Sailing ship s/v Rembrandt van Rijn

s/v Rembrandt van Rijn sailing vessel

Mandatory ski mountaineering programme

Summit objectives typically 700 to 850 metres

Daily ascent can exceed 1,000 metres

Flexible routing in Kongsfjorden Isfjord and Forlandsundet

This programme is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who are confident in both ascent and descent in demanding alpine winter terrain. Typical days include ski tours to peaks with elevations of around 700 to 850 metres, followed by descents from the summit. The total daily ascent can exceed 1,000 metres. Ski mountaineering is a mandatory component of the voyage, and participants are required to bring their own equipment. Possible cruising areas include regions within Kongsfjorden, Isfjord, and along the eastern side of the Forlandsundet, which are visited depending on conditions.

Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen – Ski & Sail: Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Longyearbyen and embarkation
You arrive in Longyearbyen, the administrative centre of Spitsbergen, and embark the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn in the evening. After check-in, you will receive an introduction to the expedition programme along with important safety briefings for travel in Arctic waters. Practical arrangements for storing and handling personal ski touring equipment will also be discussed in preparation for the days ahead. Depending on conditions, the vessel may depart the harbour in the evening or remain in the vicinity to begin the journey the following morning.

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Days 2 to 7: Ski mountaineering and sailing
During the following days, ski mountaineering is the central focus of the voyage. After short passages under sail or engine, suitable landing sites are selected from which daily tours begin. This combination of sailing and ski touring allows access to remote fjords and untouched slopes.

The exact choice of routes is determined by the expedition leader based on prevailing conditions. Alongside the physical activity, there are frequent opportunities to experience the Arctic landscape, including glaciers and fjords, and—with some luck—to observe wildlife such as seals and Arctic seabirds.

Each day follows a structured rhythm of preparation on board, Zodiac landings, ascent, descent, and return to the vessel.

Day 8: Longyearbyen, disembarkation and departure
You arrive in Longyearbyen. After breakfast, disembarkation takes place, followed by your individual onward journey.

Additional Information for Expedition Cruises: The itinerary and route described are provided as examples only and may be adjusted or changed at any time due to weather, ice and tidal conditions, as well as for safety reasons. Specific landing sites, locations or route sections therefore cannot be guaranteed. The captain and expedition leader will make all final decisions regarding the route, landings and daily programme on site. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Landings and Zodiac excursions depend on local conditions and regulatory requirements. Optional activities have very limited availability; we recommend booking them well in advance, often weeks or months before departure, as they may be fully booked by the time of travel; their operation depends on weather, ice and safety conditions as well as minimum participation. Polar regions are remote and dynamic natural environments, therefore programme changes or delays may occur.

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Note: We recommend booking additional categories and guided activities directly with the tour package (several weeks or months before arrival), as these may be fully booked at the time of travel. Some activities are only available on certain dates and not for the entire season.

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Photo Workshop

It's impossible to fully describe the experience of visiting the polar regions. Fortunately, photography workshops will help you add incredible photos to your poetic descriptions. On selected trips, professional photographers will help you get the best pictures out of your personal camera equipment during free photo workshops. One part of the photo workshops takes place on the ship, the other in the field. The part on board takes the form of exciting lectures that familiarize you with your camera equipment and the basics of photography. The practical part takes place during the excursions, where our guide photographers will help you practice your photography skills in real polar conditions. You will need to bring your own camera equipment. If you wish, you can bring more than just a simple camera, but bear in mind that you may have to carry your equipment over long distances. In addition, the photographic equipment must fit safely on our Zodiacs. Participation in the photo workshops is free of charge with a request to book a place in advance.

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Kajaktour

An unforgettable excursion on the water - on a guided kayak tour you can explore lesser-visited places and experience nature up close. Discover wild animals and get up close to the Arctic wilderness. From the water, you have a unique view of glaciers and passing ice floes. In addition to sufficient physical fitness, you should also have paddling experience in a sea kayak. Participants do not need to be able to perform an Eskimo roll, but must be comfortable in a kayak in various weather conditions.

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Polar Diving

Diving in the Antarctic is an unforgettable and unique experience. However, you must be a very experienced diver to book this activity. Experience in diving in cold water and dry diving (at least 30 dry dives) is required. Before departure, you must present an internationally recognized diving certificate, the diver's logbook (copies must be attached when filling out the Diver Personal Information Forms), and a statement from your doctor (not older than two years) certifying that you are in sufficient physical health to dive. Please note: There is no decompression chamber and medical care in these polar regions is almost non-existent. Although there is a doctor on board the ship for first aid, no risky ventures are accepted from divers. If the dive leaders feel that the diver does not have the necessary experience, they may exclude the diver from the dive program (this decision is made for your own safety). In this case Oceanwide Expeditions cannot be held (financially) responsible and will not grant any compensation claims. All divers are obliged to follow the instructions of the dive leaders and guides at all times. All participants dive 100% at their own risk; this is also the case during the shore excursions. The trip begins with a test dive so that all divers can get used to the cold water and try out their equipment and the number of weights required. Before each dive there is a briefing about the planned dive site, the weather and ice conditions and the course of the dive. The dives are carried out according to a buddy system. There are no dive guides in the water to accompany and guide you. The guides will remain on the surface for the safety of the divers and will "check in" and "check out" the divers after each dive. Divers must be able to read their compass and depth gauge and look out for each other to ensure a safe dive. The following items are provided on board by Oceanwide Expeditions:   Compressor: On board we have a Bauer compressor (200 liters), 35 steel cylinders of 12 liters each (200 bar), with DIN and Yoke compatible connections and two separate outlets. This allows the attachment of a primary and secondary safety regulator so that in the event of a malfunction or freeflow, each regulator is independently isolated.   Weights: You will receive hard lead weights and a belt. We do not have foot lead or any other equipment rental on board. Important personal clothing and equipment that you must bring with you: - Hooded dry suit - Thick and warm underwater clothing (2 pairs), dry gloves or appropriate thick wet gloves (make sure these keep your hands warm in water temperatures below freezing) - 2 separate, frost-proof regulators, as we dive with special bottles with two outlets. We use 12 liter steel tanks. They are equipped with a "Y" or "H" valve configuration, with DIN or Yoke (INT) compatible connections. - Pressure gauge - Buoyancy compensator (BCD) with quick release - divers without a BCD who rely solely on their dry suit for buoyancy control will not be allowed to dive. - Depth gauge, watch or computer - compass - Knife and a flashlight - Mask, fins and snorkel - Weight belt (hard lead weights are available on board) Please check all your diving equipment before departure. Containers for equipment storage are provided. 

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Long Hikes

Long hikes are for groups of 24 passengers maximum, accompanied by two armed expedition staff and a Zodiac that will sail ahead to watch for polar bears along the shoreline. Passengers who join this activity should have the willingness and ability to walk at least 15 km (9 miles) in semi-rough terrain that includes shorelines, tundra, low hills, and river crossings. Walks will take around six hours from start to finish, rest times included. We will walk at a modest pace and not cross any alpine terrain. Passengers who do not take part in long walks will have a landing in the morning at the start point of the walk, then sail to the end point of the walk for their second landing in the afternoon.

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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen - Ski & Sail

Sailing expedition from Longyearbyen with daily ski mountaineering in selected areas of West Spitsbergen.

Tour ID: 1830757 in Spitzbergen, Arctic, Svalbard Archipelago, Arctic Ocean, Arctic Circle ●●●●● 160 Reviews

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